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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

2

Nominations Open for Ward Councillors at Kooringa

Nominations close Saturday June 12 1937 at the District Office Pearce's Buildings Kooringa for Councillors Horace Edwards Mt Bryan Ward J W Jock Car Baldina Ward Frederick Scholz Hanson Ward Theodor Wedding Booborowie Ward If nomina tions are equal an adjourned election by ballot will be held Saturday July 3 1937 Forms of nomination available at the District Office Pestee's Buildings Rooms May 1837 Geo Powell District Clerk appointed returning officer to conduct the election

Pearce Kooringa Horace A. A. Edwards Mt. Bryan John Wel Jock Car Baldina Frederick G. Scholz Hanson Theodor J. Wedding Booborowie Balint Pestee's Roorines Geo. Powell Alave Coane Retusnivar TJ. Warnes F.C. Sehols Mach A. C. ‘Atkins J. Bellock D. Keynes H. A. A. Edwards J. Wedding Cr T. Keynes CEH Atkins Burra Burra Pyapatedt Edwards Alias Andrews Road Royal Automobile Aspelation Corporation of Burr Keynes Corporation Department of Lands Ub Australian War Memorial Management George VI F. G. Reed de Edwards Whitehill Road Local Government Association M. W. Bednall Jalley Far- Tell Cr Anking Ce Kellock Beduill Elwyn Frank Congbottom Hanson, Proposed Or Scholl, Seconded Cp Krymes Robert William Mather Beldina Department of Tatil Registrar General of Deal Rebecca Judell Lester Maurice Wolff Judell Douglan James M. Murphy Bolly Moris Ayers George Willmott George Phillips Bienke Rundad Ayers Emily King Edna May ‘Lamman Mt Bryan Steph King Bina Angie May Lamman Mt. Brush East Kellock Cr Aekies Sara Finch Cr Atkins Cr Ketlock Cr Edwards Cr Keynes Cr Kellock Morea Leighton Ce Atkine Thie Council

Lost mare and saddle item at Cov erdale’s

Notices describe a missing brown grinsted mare named Jalinol from Wilkinson's Pharmacy area with contact W. G Ellery and Bouboronte. The ad urges harness and cart items including breeching and light cart saddle ends to be applied.

Pitty Foot W. G Ellery Phone 29 Bouboronte

Prohibited Area Notice Issued for Market Square

Berra Town Council on May 17 1937 declared part of Market Square a PROHIBITED AREA from Drew Crewes Limited to Wilkinson & Co. A white line marks the boundary, entering into effect after Government Gazette publication on May 21 1937. Offenders incur penalties up to five pounds. By Order EJ Davey Town Clerk.

Berra Market Square Pravtices Messrs Drew EJ. Davey

In Memoriam Brandt Father Passes May 1964

In loving memory of our dear father who died at Rooringa on the 17th May 1964 inserted by his loving sons George and Henry.

Brandt Rooringa George Henry

Opening of the Methodist Church and Memorial Windows

Saturday May 20 marks the opening of the new Methodist Church at Mr Bryan with the unveiling of seven Memorial windows. Dedication by Rev D C Hari chairman of the district and circuit minister Rev Q Noske. A tea at 5 pm followed by a 3 pm concert by Burra and six leading artists. A supper will follow.

Mount Bryan New Methodist Church Mt. Bryans D. G. Harris Nestor Buttabud Pening New Methodist Chars Me. Bryan D.C. Hari Chiirmenddle Q. Noske Wrill Pam Burra

Mystery Concert At Redruth Memorial Hall May 26

The notice announces a mystery concert on Tuesday evening May 26 at Redruth Memorial Hall. Apart from the mystery portion the Maypole will be danced, the May Queen crowned, and the Burra Inspersonators will make their first appearance. Sunday School funds are mentioned as part of the event.

Redruth Memorial Hall At & Puta Burrs

The Burra Record Office and Publisher Details

The Burra Record publishes every Tuesday afternoon from the Office on Commercial Street Kuoringa. Proprietor is Ernest Frederick Marston with telephone 48 and bow 40 listed.

Ofice Kuoringa Ernest Frederick Marston Telephone Bow

Local TALKIES and Maiden Lane thrill audiences at Kooringa

Saturday 22nd May locals flock to the talkies to see The Country Doctor starring Ye and a mystery thriller Maiden Lane with Claire Trevor. The program includes a cartoon, Gazette budget, and local notices from Kooringa including Miss Whelee Barris farewell gifts and a wartime service mention.

Maiden Lane Claire Trevor Cesar Romero Lester Matthews Lloyd Nolan Talkies Yall 15 Maiden Lane Coverdalee Pharmacy

Pine Valley trophy shoot postponed to 22nd Saturday

Burra Rifle Club reports that due to adverse weather the seventeenth stage of the Pine Valley trophy shoot was postponed from Saturday last to Saturday next the 22nd. Mr T. Cornelis will be in charge and helpers are asked to arrive early.

Ree Cenin Bittenton Cornelis

Rain brings hope for a bumper season and lush pastures

Strong weekly rains revive farming prospects across the district with Ford thriving and fields turning from brown to green. Lambs appear as grazing improves, and regional reports list varied yields from Ketchowia to World's End, totaling 120 points for the month to date.

Ford Old Koomon Lagoon Sturt Vale North Koomoplud Oakbank Quandong Pine Valley Oubvale the Gums A. G. Hein

Burra and Mt Bryan Variety Show Promises Top Talent

A concert in Aberdeen and Mt Bryan features Buster Noble and Dug White with Irene Byrne and Doreen Hood, plus The Blind Violinist. One wheeled bicycle act by Wheelio and life sketches punctuate a program supporting blind and disadvantaged children’s homes. Admission 1 shilling, children half price, dance after for 6d.

Aberdorn Mt. Bryam Dug White Jamngler Somedy Dug Buster Crite Irene Byrne Adelside Burra Whielo Doreen Hood Aberdeen Mt. Bryan Dvef Dmb Brighton Bryan

Kooringa Football Club Naes Ahead in Wet Weather Victory

Winter conditions at home saw Kooringa beat Spalding by twelve goals. The team adapted to rain and will meet Spalding again at Spalding. team for the match to be announced Thursday. Outing to Robertstown enjoyed by twenty five. next trip in June. Post match notes praise and thanks at Coronation Ball. Practice Thursday. subscriptions overdue. supporters asked to help transport and attendance.

Clift Lott Spalding Lacy Mason

Burra School Dux tops grades as local notices drift

Mr Dunstone of Bank of Australasie Wan transfers to Adelaide. Bir Dunstone to be replaced by Hutt of Gladstone. Master Dean Sunney of Kadins visits Aberdeen at F M Pearce residence. Kudine pupil earns top marks with 5 Jon head. seven scholars in grade. Ribbon prize described as Burra born brains. Captain Creswell recovering at home from throat trouble. Weeds Great Peppermint Care for bronchial coughs.

Dunstone Bank of Australasie Adelaide Bir Dunstone Hutt Gladstone Dean Sunney Kadins Aberdeen F. M. Pearce Fionally Jon Putt Creswell Situation Army

Golf season opens with Barker Trophy event in wet conditions

Last Saturday the first-stroke competition for the J B Barker trophies was played in rain. F R Pontifex led a tight field with Camelius, McEwin, and Burr close behind. On Wednesday and Thursday, logep.competition and Associates events produced downed players, foursomes results, and prize donations from Mrs Barker and Miss Pearce.

J.B. Barker F. R. Pontifes B. Commelina Pontifex Camelius McEwin Phillips T. B.J Cornelius C. T. Philips FP. McEwin F. McMahan Burra Golf Associates Associates Wil Tex Miss Pearce Mel Banker Miss Butler Mrs Butler Miss Speer Miss Pearce Miss Kollock Barker al Pearce Mro Poses Ics Rano Ines Coverdale Marston Mire Benes Colling Banks Mée Armstrong Iota Martin Divs Smith Love Witinay Miss Smith Jeffery Barty

One Thousand Years of Storms in Britain

A condensed history of major British storms over the past millennium highlights events from 1001 to 1889. Notable catastrophes include the 1658 hurricane on Cromwell’s death, 1839 west coast gale, 1852-53 winter storms, the 1853 Royal Charter wreck, and the Great Storm of 1703 with vast London damage, 8000 drowned, and ships destroyed. The piece ends with an odd joke about an enthusiastic storm waiter.

Commonwealth Chicren Alex Ay London Cromwell Europe England Chgiond Dublin Agele Ghestire Staffordshire Warwickshire Ireland Liverpool Chrystal Palace Aur Cosets Evle Thames Severn Kent Canton Wipetsley

Burra Burra District Council Proceedings Report

Burra Burra District Council held a meeting with Drs Warnes chairing. Various notices, tenders, road and creek works, property assessments, and public works were discussed. The council authorised hiring works, approved assessment changes, and planned maintenance including creeks and roads.

Motor Vehicle Knowledge Tests and Drive Licenses

Readers planning to apply for a driving license are urged to sit the knowledge test first. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles released a Questionaire for Motor Drivers with questions and answers to aid study. Copies are available at BA A Headquarter and branch offices, and from the Mechanics Department. The Technical Department notes many motorists seek advice, praising the trend toward mechanical diligence. This week’s hint stresses proper ignition ground connections and ensuring a clean metal-to-metal contact with a soldered ground wire terminal.

Leven Registrar of Motor Vehicles Wanisiis Ba‘a BAA Motor Vehicles Department Rtua Becesse Asuslp Weem

Kapunda's Unique Connection With Coronation Festivities

Kapunda Herald notes the town’s ties to the Coronation throngs. Rev B J Lori prepared the Queen for confirmation at Kapunda. Rector A E Cain was in England during the wedding. Hon RL Butler, Premier, represents the district and Kapunda boyhood ties are mentioned.

Korpundin Kapands Herald

Obituary: Polly OLeary Dies At Burrs Hospital At 77

We report the death ofMary Polly OLeary aged about 77 at Burrs Hospital on Friday at 5 30 p m The late Mrs OLeary comes from Lenrys family whose butcher shop operated on Queen Street Foorings for years The private funeral was held at Balarding with St Josephs Church services led by Vary fey F B Morrissey and arrangements by C J Fyarst Sen

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Shirley Temple At Home With Her Pets

A vivid snapshot of Shirley Temple in a tiny playhouse with dolls beds a tea set and toy animals. The piece lists pets including a dachshund a cocker spaniel pup cats and several turtles. It notes her brothers Jack and George and nearby friends joining from time to time as Mrs Temple nurtures the children’s play in the family yard.

Shirley Temple Playhouse Mickey Mouse Iminy Cat Poochie Terete Newfoundland Pinkie Jack George Sonny Olf

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